who is a sommelier?

Answer 1

A Sommelier is like a wine tour guide. they are people who know wine well, and are the ones to answer questions about wine such as what goes best with what. A good restaraunt will have one and usually they mate a wine to a dish for recommendation.

Answer 2

What is a sommelier, let alone a Master Sommelier, and how do you become one? The American Heritage Dictionary defines a sommelier as "A wine steward in a restaurant.". A steward is then defined as "A person who manages another's property.". This does not quite tell the whole story. The job of a sommelier is to manage the wine selection, purchasing, receiving, storage, sales and service for a restaurant, club, hotel or other institution. Although there is no legal requirement in the U.S. to be certified for this position, there is one internationally recognized organization for certification. The Court of Master Sommeliers was founded in London in 1977. They conduct education and testing for restaurant wine professionals. There are three four levels of certification within the organization: introductory (formerly called certificate), advanced and MS Diploma (Master). The exams are held annually in the United Kingdom and North America.

Answer 3

The French term for a steward or waiter in charge of wine. For hundreds of years, sommeliers were responsible for the cellaring and serving of wines for royalty. Eventually the tradition of the sommelier spread to restaurants, where such an individual is expected to have extensive knowledge of wines and their suitability with various dishes.

Answer 4

A sommelier is the person whom works in a restaurant, specialising in wine. He must be very knowledgeable in all wine aspects. Usually he recommends wine to the patrons in the restaurant.

Answer 5

A wine Stewart.
It's the French name.